Breed Characteristics
| Type: | Mix |
| Life Span: | 11-15 Years |
Golden Border Retriever Build Information
The Golden Border Retriever is the resulting hybrid dog the comes from mixing the Border Collie with the Golden Retriever. They are medium to large, with 24 inches in height and up to 75 pounds in weight. Their coat may be rough, dense, and corded or water-resistant and soft with color variations of black, tan, red, white, and yellow.
| Size: | Large |
| Length (Male): | 19-25 in. |
| Length (Female): | 18-20 in. |
| Weight: | 41 - 65 lbs |
Behaviour and Personality
Golden Border Retrievers are extremely intelligent, energetic, and friendly dogs. They can make for affectionate and loyal family pets, gentle enough to serve as playmates with children. Their working background means they need lots of mental and physical stimulation or they may revert to bad behaviors. As highly intelligent, they are easy and responsive to training. Exercise and play are an absolute must for several hours a day for Golden Border Retrievers.
| Activity Level: | Very Active |
| Guardian Skills: | Yes |
| Kid Friendliness: | Very Friendly |
Appearance
| Grooming: | High Maintenance |
| Coat Type: | Water-Repellent |
Golden Border Retriever Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.
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Breed Talents and Facts
| Training: | Easy |
| Police Performer: | Yes |
| Obedient: | Yes |
